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New Members for the Firefly Conduct Committee
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 19 May '17

19 May '17

Dear Firefly Community, The Conduct Committee seeks to induct these 4 new volunteer members to help with its mission of investigating possible Code of Conduct violations in our community: Andi Keeley Derrick Harrington (Lavender) Jazmine Idakaar (Djaz) Zac Delagrange We solicit the comments of the entire community about these participants--please share your feelings and experiences relating to their serving in this sensitive and important role. Please send your feedback to conduct-committee(a)fireflyartscollective.org or any of the individual members listed below no later than May 30. An introduction to the role of the Conduct Committee <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/firefly-arts-collective/committees/co…> is available on our website. Thank you, Dan Snyder, Darren Torphey, Emile Daigle, Ike Feitler, Sadiya Akasha, Sage Kochavi (the Firefly Conduct Committee)

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Firefly 2017 Art and Theme Camp Registration Begins!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 19 May '17

19 May '17

THE BASICS: In order to reserve a specific location in the woods and have a place on the official map, art projects and theme camps *must* go through the Placement process. Anyone can bring art and camp without Placement, but only Placement can claim your spot before Firefly starts. If you are interested, please read the info below and then fill out the Placement application at the link at the bottom by June 7th. After that, you can send a representative to the to the Firefly site on Sunday June 18th and mark off your spot for the event. Placement’s first priority is always to help camps and artists find the right space for their awesome projects! Here is what you need to know about this year's Placement process and policies: Returning Camps and Art: Returning camps and art are usually --- but not necessarily --- entitled to the space they had in previous years. This is to help accommodate critical event infrastructure as well as make room for the event to grow and experiment new ways to use and organize the space. The vast majority of projects will be able to use the same site. Projects unable to return to their previous spaces will be notified as soon as possible and we will try to identify and reserve new spots with an equal amount of space, access and level terrain. Conflict Mediation: Placement is largely a participant-run process. It tends to be very friendly and non-adversarial and some really great solutions have arisen between neighbors by collaborating during Placement. If a conflict does arise, please try to resolve in a respectful way between yourselves, or even enlist a neighbor to help give some perspective. We are happy to help mediate if you come to us, but if a resolution cannot be reached, Placement will make a decision according to the best interest of Firefly. Placement Potluck Brunch: In order to be placed you must have a representative at the Placement Potluck Brunch which will happen at 12pm on the Sunday of the second pre-Firefly work weekend - June 18th. Please bring brunch items to share! We have chosen this time so your representative can attend just for the day; attending the full Work Weekend is highly encouraged but not required. (You must sign up for the Work Weekend if you intend to be there for the full weekend.) Your representative will choose your spot in the forest and help us stake it out. The rep can be anyone you choose, and multiple camps can have the same representative. In fact, this is encouraged! Due to space and parking constraints, we encourage you to consolidate related projects to use as few representatives as possible. At noon Sunday there will be a registration spot near the standing stone in the Field to meet with the Placement Core, sign in for your camp or art, and get marking tape. The bringing of brunch items for your group and some to share is strongly encouraged. We also encourage everyone to carpool. The lot can only handle so many cars, so we may need to implement carpooling requirements if not enough people do it voluntarily. Marking Tape: Your camp’s common space can be marked off with surveyor's marking tape that Placement will provide you. Please remove the Placement marking tape by the 2nd day of the event. We encourage projects to plan to reuse the neon, streamer-like tape as decoration or works of art. Contact Info: Placement works very closely with the Sound, Fire, LNT, Art and Work Weekend Cores, as well as other projects like Camp Leader Training. Contact information provided on these forms will be shared with these entities. Additionally, contact information may be shared with leads from other registered art and theme camps for purpose of facilitating placement activities (i.e., putting neighbors in touch with each other or helping to organize carpools to the work weekend.) And, while planning your project, you can reach out to these cores if you have any questions: - Fire Core Info: Note that any fiery objects, other than camp stoves, must be approved by the Fire Safety Core. The risk of forest fires is non-trivial in this area, please pursue fire and fuel related projects with caution. Your camp can bring above-ground fire bowls but cannot dig new fire pits. Remember that fuel is MOOP and take precautions against even small spills and splashes. Questions? Email: fire (@) fireflyartscollective (dot) org - Sound Core Info: If you plan to bring amplified sound (or fire effects) louder than a boombox, plan to coordinate with Sound Core so that noise impacts on neighbors can be minimized. Questions about possible sound issues should be directed to: sound (@) fireflyartscollective (dot) org - LNT: lnt (@) fireflyartscollective (dot) org - Work Weekend: workweekend (@) fireflyartscollective (dot) org Now that you have the read the policy, please apply to have your art or theme camp placed here: http://bit.ly/firefly2017placementapp <http://bit.ly/firefly2017placementapp> Placement applications are due by 11:59pm Wednesday June 7th. Love, Placement Core Still have questions? Email us at placement (@) fireflyartscollective (dot) org.

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Volunteer for the Firefly Rangers!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 01 May '17

01 May '17

Greetings Fireflies! Are you a calm and supportive influence, particularly in stressful situations? Do you have mediation skills? Do you want to be a friendly and helpful face, connecting people with resources as needed (for example, First Aid or other Cores)? Have you been to Firefly before, or Rangered at other Burns? If yes, please consider volunteering for the Firefly Rangers! To volunteer, please fill out our annual survey at http://www.tinyurl.com/ffrangers2017 The survey includes training dates. Pre-event training is required, but some exceptions can be made for out-of-town rangers. We will be in touch with anyone who indicates in the survey they can't make one of the listed trainings. The shift schedule is not ready for sign-up; we will be in touch with everyone who did the survey when the schedule is ready. For more info, see our page on the Firefly website: http://fireflyartscollective.org/firefly/join-a-core/rangers/ For questions, email rangers(a)fireflyartscollective.org See you in the woods! 2017 Ranger Council (Rangers Drama, Dolphin, Helix, Broxie & Cyan)

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Sexual Assault Workshop with BARCC this June: Pick a Date and Apply
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 01 May '17

01 May '17

Hello Community Members, We're going to have another offering of the workshop in early June. This will follow the same curriculum as the previous BARCC workshops, including recognizing sexual assault, being an active bystander, and responding to disclosures. It will be three separate sessions with breaks in between, so expect somewhere from 4.5 to 5 hours total commitment. It will be hosted at a location near the red line. * If you're interested in joining the Firefly Conduct Committee and haven't participated in this workshop before, please consider attending this session as it would cover one of their requirements. * If you're interested in being a Sanctuary Supervisor for Firefly, please try to attend as I believe this material or an equivalent course will be strongly encouraged. * If you're interested in volunteering for the SafeWord program offering support to disclosers in and out of events, attendance to this or a previous instance is required. We will be having the next workshop on either June 3rd or 4th; please indicate your availability in this poll if you're interested: >>>> https://doodle.com/poll/yeaa26r5cpbdiva3 You must also fill out this application in order to attend: >>>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-670G-jwHYtfaQf-pv76LlSZokYciZ46… Thanks everyone, Emile.

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Reminder! Town Hall/ Volunteer Fair on Sunday!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

Firefly Town Hall is this *Sunday from 4-7pm* at the *Mount Vernon*, 14 Broadway, Somerville. There will be a buffet of appetizers and a cash bar for beverage service. Learn about firefly, the different cores, and how to volunteer. See you there!!! - The Festival Committee

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Firefly 2017 Art Grant Recipients
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

The 2017 Firefly Arts Grants selection process has concluded! Congratulations to all our recipients, and a huge thanks to all that applied. You are inspiring. We are excited to officially announce this year’s funded art: *Firefly Temple:* The Temple Grant is awarded to the project chosen to be the Firefly temple. This year’s temple is: *Impluvium* by Nova Reilly *Crystal Grants:* Crystal Grants are our largest grants, and are awarded to larger-scale projects. This year’s recipients are: *Project Pathway* by Laura Sweet *Pillar of Light* by Tara Ebsworth *Creativity Grants:* Creativity Grants are our primary art grants; they fund the creation of new art for Firefly. This year’s recipients are: *Eye Candy *by Melissa Brooks *Fire Ceiling Garden* by Arsonic Creations *Fire Dragon* by David Kent *Fire Organ* by Chris Leger *Firefly Community Theatre* by Firefly Community Stage Committee *Geometric Demon Skull *by Fate *Giant Lamp* by Bethany Walker *Hyperion: Column of Light *by Pip_ *Kitty Rope Trap* by Nekrigata *Lanterns of Elven Delight* by Sky is Elven *Little Prince* by Svetlana Yuzhelevskaya *Luna Moths* by Sky is Elven *magical menagerie* by Finn McCool *Motion-Sensitive Laser Trail Lighting for Photon Flow trail *by Pretzel *Mutant RC Vehicle 01 'sTroller'* by Fate *Registration Station *by Willow Gaia *Tes-Musical-Coil Chairs* by Nekrigata *The Acolytes of Caffeina* by Story Boyle *The Altar* by Mike Everson & Trish Lamanna *The Angler* by Fate *The Library Computer* by Fuzzy *The Mandala of Six* by Sterling *The Saganic Temple *by Daniel Dw *Transition to Stillness* by Kimber *Legacy Grants:* Legacy Grants are awarded to existing art that has appeared at Firefly in the past, to cover maintenance and upkeep. This year’s recipients are: *Secret Lemonade Stand* by Gregory Lohman *Genie Lamp* by Genie Lamp *Community Threads* by Saphron Reyn *The Coat Rack* by Seth Hardy *AdventureQuest* by Shane Bushey *BEX Grants:* BEX Grants are awarded to cover transportation costs of bringing existing art from other burns to Firefly. This year’s recipients are: *Tower of Not Babel *by Sheck *Laetor's Ladder* by Laetor's Ladder *Gluten Free Halloween* by AudioPixel *REACTOR* by Ryan Longo *Skillshare Grants:* Skillshare Grants are awarded to people in the community wishing to further their artistic skills. This year’s recipients are: *Metal Torch *(metalworking class) for Kike *Special Thanks:* Special thanks to the 2017 Art Grant Review Committee for all their time and efforts: Ampersandy, Seth Avecilla, Caitlin Farley, Kate Murphy, Diana Picariello, Jenny Shipley, Sara Sinback, Johnathan West, Owen WIlliams, and Dennis Zografos *Conclusion:* Thanks again to all of our applicants. You help make this community awesome. Have questions about art grants? Contact us: grants@fireflyartscollective. org <3 Firefly Art Grant Core 2017

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Firefly Ticket Lottery -- Registration Deadline of the 15th!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

So far, 359 waiver forms from Fireflies have arrived at Firefly Ticket HQ. We have a deadline--get yours postmarked by the 15th of April to be included in this year's Lottery. There's always some Firefly who forgets to go to the postbox--if that's you this year, show up to the Town Hall and Volunteer Fair (Sunday April 23rd, 4-7pm at Mt Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway, Somerville), drop your last-minute release form off there, and you'll still be in the Lottery. The Lottery will happen on Monday the 24th! If you're registered, you'll get an email with a ticket offer or your place on the waitlist. We're trying to get tickets to turn over more quickly than in the past, so the window to purchase your ticket will be *five days* from when you get your offer. Please look for the email so you don't go back on the waitlist! Also, you won't be able to get indefinite extensions like in past years. If you can't afford the $80 for a ticket, consider applying for a scholarship ticket. Details at https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/ firefly/tickets/scholarship-tickets/ Direct any questions to tickets(a)fireflyartscollective.org!

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Firefly Town Hall/ Volunteer Fair
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 09 Apr '17

09 Apr '17

Come one, come all! Firefly Town Hall will be Sunday April 23rd, 4-7pm at the Mt Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway, Somerville, MA. What is "Town Hall," you ask? This is a great place to learn more about Firefly, meet other Fireflies, and learn about volunteer opportunities! Are you interested in doing more at Firefly, such as becoming a core co-lead, this is the place to be! Don't know what a "core" or a "co-lead" is, this is also the place for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/146279092564535/

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REMINDER: Feedback on Firefly Arts Collective Directors and Candidates
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

Dear Fireflies, NEW INFORMATION: 1) Our Board can be between 7 and 21 members, so any and all of the candidates could join our board. There's no need to rank candidates in your feedback, just tell us what you think individually. 2) We've added an additional candidate, Julia Sapashnik! 3) The deadline for candidate feedback is next Wednesday, April 12th. (We welcome comments on current board members at any time) In February, we sent out an open call for interest in joining the Board of Directors of Firefly Arts Collective. We received a number of enthusiastic responses, and have invited four participants to meet with the current board to better understand how we operate. This is a process we repeat periodically as we encounter normal turnover of our leadership. We would now like to solicit community feedback on the candidates under consideration for joining the Firefly Board. We also welcome feedback on current board members, to help keep us accountable to our community. For the participants listed below, please consider the following thoughts as you write us: 1) Do you feel that the candidate is well-suited for participating on the Board of Directors, based on your experience and our bylaws (http://fireflyartscollective.org/about-fac/firefly-bylaws/)? 2) What are some qualities in the candidate that would assure success as a member of the Firefly Board? 3) If you have worked with the candidate on a project before, what was that experience like? 4) Is there anything else you would like to share about the candidate? When considering your feedback, keep in mind that beyond the yearly camping festival, we are working to expand the year-round activities of Firefly Arts Collective. Firefly continues to collaborate with Somerville Open Studios and Figment Boston to bring more community art to our cities, and we are working to have more year-round engagement. We seek members who are excited not just in helping coordinate our festival, but who also have the time and energy to expand and strengthen our regional community. Candidates for March 2017: - Talena Gandy - Frank Gerratana - Brian Gowdey - Sharon Kubo - Julia Sapashnik Current Board Members, Role, (years on board): - Jesse Campbell (3) - Blake Courtney (5) - Jered Floyd (3) - Liz LaManche (3) - Kendra Pugh, Clerk (2) - Dan Snyder, Vice-President (3) - Drew Van Zandt, President (2) Please send your feedback, particularly on candidates, to board(a)fireflyartscollective.org by Wednesday, April 12. We also welcome feedback on the Board at any time. <3, The Firefly Board

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SFTY3rd 2017 - Registration now!
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Good morning everyone! We have opened registration for SFTY3rd 2017. This year's dates are May 12-14. RSVP here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRpBrOhjbJFB87jhaILVX7wZKgyUlJAp6…>. When we receive your request, we will send you a link to purchase your ticket and confirm you reservation for attendance. Tickets are $10 and cover all food. BYO Liquid Refreshments. And are non-refundable. Past attendees confirm this is a training you actually want to attend. Why? What is SFTY3rd? SFTY3rd is a training / social weekend for Firefly Safety Cores (Fire, Sanctuary, Rangers & First Aid) and other volunteers that may be involved in dealing with emergencies and events during Firefly. This weekend is jam-packed with goodness and features core trainings, cross-trainings, ICS trainings, and more! New trainings are in the works for past attendees looking to further their skills. It's an awesome opportunity to get involved, get trained, and meet other volunteers who you may be asked to work with in an emergency or incident. This is not a party weekend! It's a weekend to learn, relax, and socialize with fellow volunteers. More information and full schedule will be released soon. Stay tuned. This is not your only chance for core training. There will be local Boston trainings for all Safety Cores individually coming up in May & June. Hope to see you this year! - Your SFTY3rd Planning Team

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